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Easy Gooey Pecan Pie Cobbler Recipe

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Make this Southern-style Pecan Pie Cobbler for a comforting dessert that tastes like classic pecan pie but is much easier to prepare. This recipe delivers a rich, gooey caramel filling topped with a buttery crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts total)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup (or maple syrup for no corn syrup version)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Unroll one pie crust and gently press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Set the second crust aside for the topping.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, corn syrup (or maple syrup), melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
  4. Stir in the pecan halves until they are evenly coated in the filling mixture.
  5. Pour the pecan filling evenly over the bottom crust in the baking dish.
  6. Tear the second pie crust into rough, uneven pieces, about 1 to 2 inches wide. Drop these pieces randomly over the top of the pecan filling to create a cobbler topping. Do not try to cover the filling completely; gaps are needed for the gooey sauce to form.
  7. Carefully pour 1/2 cup of boiling water over the entire surface of the cobbler. This helps create the signature sauce.
  8. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  9. Let the pecan pie cobbler cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute the refrigerated pie crusts with your favorite gluten-free crusts.
  • If you prefer a richer caramel flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the corn syrup with dark corn syrup or use dark maple syrup.
  • Serve this warm pecan cobbler dessert with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream for a classic finish.

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